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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 356.17 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 356.17 and 93.14 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 356.17 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/356.17 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 356.17 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 33,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173.67/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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