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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 355.78 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 355.78 and 134.32 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 355.78 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/355.78 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 355.78 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 47,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788.37/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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