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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 355.81 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 355.81 and 83.08 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 355.81 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/355.81 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 355.81 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 29,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,558.92/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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