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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 354.75 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 354.75 and 133.64 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 354.75 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/354.75 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 354.75 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 47,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407.02/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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