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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 356.04 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 356.04 and 141.40 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 356.04 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/356.04 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 356.04 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 50,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,344.06/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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