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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 356.18 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 356.18 and 100.51 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 356.18 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/356.18 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 356.18 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 35,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798.64/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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