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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 355.97 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 355.97 and 100.41 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 355.97 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/355.97 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 355.97 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 35,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742.95/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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