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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 355.36 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 355.36 and 134.08 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 355.36 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/355.36 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 355.36 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 47,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644.22/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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