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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.39 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.39 and 115.09 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.39 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.39 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.39 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 40,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,900.66/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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