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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.51 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.51 and 134.29 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.51 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.51 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.51 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 47,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740.21/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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