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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 356.26 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 356.26 and 134.79 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 356.26 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/356.26 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 356.26 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 48,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020.29/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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