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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.39 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.39 and 146.36 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.39 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.39 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.39 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 52,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158.73/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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