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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.17 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.17 and 134.76 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.17 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.17 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.17 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 47,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.47/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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