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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 356.43 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 356.43 and 140.38 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 356.43 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/356.43 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 356.43 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 50,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035.64/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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