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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.82, 354.81 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.82, 354.81 and 133.84 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.82 : 354.81 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.82/354.81 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.82x = 354.81 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.82x = 47,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487.77/236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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