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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 356.00 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 356.00 and 93 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 356.00 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/356.00 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 356.00 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 33,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,107.54/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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