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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 354.97 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 354.97 and 134.16 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 354.97 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/354.97 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 354.97 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 47,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622.10/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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