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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 354.83 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 354.83 and 133.89 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 354.83 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/354.83 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 354.83 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 47,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508.19/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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