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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 354.42 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 354.42 and 133.84 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 354.42 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/354.42 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 354.42 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 47,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.57/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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