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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 356.52 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 356.52 and 93.51 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 356.52 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/356.52 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 356.52 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 33,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338.19/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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