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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 355.68 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 355.68 and 141 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 355.68 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/355.68 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 355.68 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 50,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,150.88/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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