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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 356.64 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 356.64 and 75.50 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 356.64 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/356.64 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 356.64 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 26,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926.32/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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