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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 355.58 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 355.58 and 134.71 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 355.58 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/355.58 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 355.58 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 47,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900.18/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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