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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 355.34 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 355.34 and 134.84 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 355.34 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/355.34 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 355.34 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 47,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,914.05/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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