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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 356.01 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 356.01 and 93.04 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 356.01 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/356.01 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 356.01 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 33,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.17/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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