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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 354.05 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 354.05 and 133.59 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 354.05 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/354.05 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 354.05 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 47,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296.87/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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