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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 356.36 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 356.36 and 140.21 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 356.36 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/356.36 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 356.36 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 49,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,962.75/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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