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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 356.06 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 356.06 and 135.32 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 356.06 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/356.06 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 356.06 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 48,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.58/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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