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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.04 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.04 and 140.19 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.04 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.04 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.04 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 49,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.25/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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