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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.80 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.80 and 100.81 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.80 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.80 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.80 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 35,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.01/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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