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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 357.01 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 357.01 and 135.24 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 357.01 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/357.01 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 357.01 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 48,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280.36/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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