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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.25 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.25 and 115.19 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.25 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.25 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.25 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 40,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.09/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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