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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 356.33 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 356.33 and 135.14 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 356.33 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/356.33 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 356.33 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 48,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.99/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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