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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 354.73 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 354.73 and 134.14 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 354.73 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/354.73 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 354.73 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 47,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.61/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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