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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 356.28 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 356.28 and 83.54 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 356.28 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/356.28 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 356.28 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 29,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763.63/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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