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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.49 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.49 and 93.38 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.49 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.49 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.49 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 33,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287.25/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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