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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 354.28 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 354.28 and 133.60 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 354.28 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/354.28 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 354.28 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 47,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331.81/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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