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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.73 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.73 and 83.78 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.73 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.73 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.73 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 29,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886.84/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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