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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.75 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.75 and 75.52 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.75 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.75 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.75 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 26,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940.53/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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