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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 355.91 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 355.91 and 134.67 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 355.91 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/355.91 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 355.91 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 47,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929.73/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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