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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 356.01 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 356.01 and 93.07 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 356.01 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/356.01 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 356.01 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 33,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,133.85/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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