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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 355.89 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 355.89 and 100.28 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 355.89 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/355.89 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 355.89 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 35,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689.91/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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