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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.75 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.75 and 100.79 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.75 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.75 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.75 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 35,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954.54/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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