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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.18 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.18 and 75.20 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.18 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.18 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.18 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 26,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.58/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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