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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.40 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.40 and 93.39 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.40 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.40 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.40 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 33,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.20/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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