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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 355.86 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 355.86 and 134.67 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 355.86 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/355.86 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 355.86 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 47,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923.67/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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