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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 356.03 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 356.03 and 92.97 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 356.03 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/356.03 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 356.03 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 33,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,100.11/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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