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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 353.96 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 353.96 and 133.25 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 353.96 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/353.96 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 353.96 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 47,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.17/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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