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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.60 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.60 and 135.27 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.60 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.60 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.60 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 48,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237.62/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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