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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.85 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.85 and 75.55 is: 113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.85 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.85 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.85 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 26,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.31/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.33

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