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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 356.36 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 356.36 and 93.20 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 356.36 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/356.36 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 356.36 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 33,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210.50/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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