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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 354.72 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 354.72 and 133.75 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 354.72 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/354.72 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 354.72 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 47,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.99/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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