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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.92 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.92 and 134.45 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.92 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.92 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.92 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 47,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,852.49/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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