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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.67 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.67 and 140.41 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.67 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.67 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.67 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 50,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.03/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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