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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 356.05 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 356.05 and 134.60 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 356.05 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/356.05 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 356.05 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 47,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,924.28/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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