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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.97 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.97 and 92.91 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.97 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.97 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.97 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 33,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072.71/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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