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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 355.95 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 355.95 and 100.50 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 355.95 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/355.95 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 355.95 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 35,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.98/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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