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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 356.59 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 356.59 and 98.86 is: 148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 356.59 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/356.59 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 356.59 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 35,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251.23/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.30

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