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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 356.59 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 356.59 and 133.72 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 356.59 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/356.59 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 356.59 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 47,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681.99/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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