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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 354.82 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 354.82 and 133.81 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 354.82 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/354.82 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 354.82 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 47,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476.02/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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