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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 357.12 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 357.12 and 135.28 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 357.12 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/357.12 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 357.12 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 48,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,311.19/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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