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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 356.66 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 356.66 and 135.04 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 356.66 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/356.66 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 356.66 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 48,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,163.37/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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