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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.56 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.56 and 134.34 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.56 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.56 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.56 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 47,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765.93/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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