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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.12 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.12 and 133.57 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.12 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.12 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.12 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 47,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299.81/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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