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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.65 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.65 and 133.74 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.65 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.65 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.65 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 47,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430.22/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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