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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.62 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.62 and 134.53 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.62 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.62 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.62 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 47,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,841.56/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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