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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 356.39 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 356.39 and 75.31 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 356.39 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/356.39 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 356.39 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 26,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.73/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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