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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.22 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.22 and 134.12 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.22 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.22 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.22 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 47,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642.11/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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