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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.79 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.79 and 139.83 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.79 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.79 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.79 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 49,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,750.47/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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