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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 356.49 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 356.49 and 140.42 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 356.49 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/356.49 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 356.49 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 50,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,057.62/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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