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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 356.31 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 356.31 and 100.75 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 356.31 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/356.31 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 356.31 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 35,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897.73/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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