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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 355.85 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 355.85 and 83.18 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 355.85 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/355.85 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 355.85 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 29,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600.70/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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