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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 355.65 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 355.65 and 141.08 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 355.65 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/355.65 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 355.65 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 50,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.32/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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