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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 355.91 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 355.91 and 93 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 355.91 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/355.91 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 355.91 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 33,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099.63/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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