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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.44 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.44 and 134.50 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.44 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.44 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.44 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 47,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,806.68/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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