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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.65 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.65 and 134.50 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.65 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.65 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.65 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 47,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834.93/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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