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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 356.19 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 356.19 and 100.40 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 356.19 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/356.19 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 356.19 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 35,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762.37/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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