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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 355.49 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 355.49 and 134.25 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 355.49 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/355.49 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 355.49 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 47,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724.53/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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