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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.33 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.33 and 133.69 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.33 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.33 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.33 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 47,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.49/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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