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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 356.60 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 356.60 and 98.96 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 356.60 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/356.60 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 356.60 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 35,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289.14/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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