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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 356.01 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 356.01 and 93 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 356.01 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/356.01 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 356.01 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 33,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108.93/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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