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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.79 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.79 and 74.86 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.79 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.79 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.79 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 26,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,633.74/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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