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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 354.37 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 354.37 and 133.52 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 354.37 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/354.37 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 354.37 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 47,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,315.48/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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