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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.86 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.86 and 93 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.86 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.86 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.86 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 33,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,094.98/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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