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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 354.85 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 354.85 and 133.98 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 354.85 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/354.85 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 354.85 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 47,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,542.80/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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