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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.61 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.61 and 134.37 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.61 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.61 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.61 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 47,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,782.64/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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