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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 355.33 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 355.33 and 134.14 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 355.33 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/355.33 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 355.33 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 47,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663.97/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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