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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.39 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.39 and 93.31 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.39 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.39 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.39 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 33,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254.75/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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