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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.27 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.27 and 134.87 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.27 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.27 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.27 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 48,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047.68/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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