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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 355.01 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 355.01 and 133.95 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 355.01 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/355.01 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 355.01 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 47,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552.92/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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