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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 356.14 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 356.14 and 100.42 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 356.14 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/356.14 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 356.14 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 35,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.58/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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