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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.08 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.08 and 93.20 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.08 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.08 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.08 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 33,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.66/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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