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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.28 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.28 and 140.19 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.28 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.28 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.28 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 49,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946.89/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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