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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 355.82 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 355.82 and 134.69 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 355.82 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/355.82 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 355.82 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 47,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922.94/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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