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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.94 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.94 and 83.25 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.94 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.94 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.94 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 29,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633.37/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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