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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.12 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.12 and 133.53 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.12 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.12 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.12 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 47,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.64/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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