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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 356.09 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 356.09 and 141.50 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 356.09 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/356.09 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 356.09 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 50,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.74/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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