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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.10 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.10 and 139.94 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.10 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.10 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.10 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 49,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831.66/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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