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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 356.89 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 356.89 and 93.57 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 356.89 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/356.89 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 356.89 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 33,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,394.20/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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