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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 354.98 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 354.98 and 134.04 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 354.98 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/354.98 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 354.98 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 47,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.69/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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