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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 355.98 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 355.98 and 134.41 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 355.98 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/355.98 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 355.98 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 47,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847.27/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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