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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.86 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.86 and 74.90 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.86 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.86 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.86 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 26,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.80/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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