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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 355.04 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 355.04 and 133.94 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 355.04 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/355.04 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 355.04 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 47,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,554.28/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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