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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 356.07 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 356.07 and 134.74 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 356.07 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/356.07 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 356.07 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 47,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975.09/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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