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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356.17 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356.17 and 134.77 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356.17 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356.17 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356.17 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 47,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999.25/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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