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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.35 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.35 and 133.77 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.35 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.35 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.35 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 47,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.73/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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