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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 356.00 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 356.00 and 156.13 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 356.00 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/356.00 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 356.00 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 55,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580.61/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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