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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.88 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.88 and 135.18 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.88 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.88 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.88 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 48,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243.04/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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