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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 357.17 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 357.17 and 147.13 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 357.17 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/357.17 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 357.17 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 52,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550.42/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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