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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 355.66 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 355.66 and 74.83 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 355.66 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/355.66 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 355.66 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 26,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614.04/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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