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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 355.69 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 355.69 and 92.81 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 355.69 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/355.69 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 355.69 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 33,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012.59/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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