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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.32 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.32 and 93.25 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.32 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.32 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.32 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 33,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,226.84/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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