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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 356.01 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 356.01 and 156.25 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 356.01 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/356.01 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 356.01 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 55,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,626.56/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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