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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.64 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.64 and 93.45 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.64 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.64 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.64 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 33,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.01/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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