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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.03 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.03 and 134.62 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.03 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.03 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.03 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 47,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792.91/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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