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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 355.54 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 355.54 and 134.42 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 355.54 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/355.54 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 355.54 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 47,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791.69/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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