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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 354.33 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 354.33 and 133.74 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 354.33 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/354.33 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 354.33 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 47,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388.09/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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