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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.04 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.04 and 141.84 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.04 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.04 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.04 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 50,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,500.71/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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