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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 355.99 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 355.99 and 74.94 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 355.99 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/355.99 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 355.99 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 26,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677.89/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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