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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.29, 354.10 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.29, 354.10 and 133.48 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.29 : 354.10 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.29/354.10 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.29x = 354.10 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.29x = 47,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265.27/236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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