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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.92 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.92 and 135.27 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.92 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.92 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.92 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 48,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278.78/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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