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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 355.78 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 355.78 and 146.06 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 355.78 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/355.78 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 355.78 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 51,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,965.23/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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