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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 356.30 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 356.30 and 94.92 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 356.30 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/356.30 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 356.30 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 33,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820.00/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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