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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 355.89 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 355.89 and 146.14 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 355.89 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/355.89 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 355.89 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 52,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009.42/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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