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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.77 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.77 and 93.01 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.77 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.77 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.77 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 33,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090.17/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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