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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.18 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.18 and 93.29 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.18 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.18 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.18 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 33,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.78/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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