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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 355.83 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 355.83 and 134.65 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 355.83 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/355.83 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 355.83 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 47,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912.51/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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