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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.96 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.96 and 135.36 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.96 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.96 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.96 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 48,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,318.11/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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