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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.67 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.67 and 141.66 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.67 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.67 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.67 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 50,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,525.87/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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