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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 356.41 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 356.41 and 85.50 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 356.41 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/356.41 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 356.41 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 30,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.06/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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