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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 355.62 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 355.62 and 100.27 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 355.62 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/355.62 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 355.62 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 35,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658.84/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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