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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.73 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.73 and 75.48 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.73 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.73 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.73 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 26,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.98/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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