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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.51, 353.88 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.51, 353.88 and 133.87 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.51 : 353.88 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.51/353.88 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.51x = 353.88 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.51x = 47,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.92/236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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