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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 356.57 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 356.57 and 93.47 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 356.57 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/356.57 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 356.57 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 33,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.60/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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