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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 355.55 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 355.55 and 134.59 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 355.55 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/355.55 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 355.55 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 47,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.70/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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