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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 355.96 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 355.96 and 93.27 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 355.96 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/355.96 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 355.96 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 33,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200.39/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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