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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.46 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.46 and 132.97 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.46 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.46 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.46 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 47,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.75/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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