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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.79 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.79 and 74.87 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.79 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.79 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.79 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 26,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635.84/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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