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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.59 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.59 and 134.46 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.59 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.59 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.59 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 47,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812.63/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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