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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 356.70 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 356.70 and 142.04 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 356.70 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/356.70 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 356.70 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 50,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665.67/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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