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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 355.50 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 355.50 and 74.66 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 355.50 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/355.50 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 355.50 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 26,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.63/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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