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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 357.07 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 357.07 and 140.48 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 357.07 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/357.07 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 357.07 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 50,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,159.06/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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