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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.37 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.37 and 134.28 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.37 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.37 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.37 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 47,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,718.41/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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