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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.38 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.38 and 133.79 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.38 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.38 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.38 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 47,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.50/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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