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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.67 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.67 and 146.51 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.67 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.67 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.67 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 52,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253.94/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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