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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.82 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.82 and 93.57 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.82 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.82 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.82 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 33,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.65/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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