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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.28 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.28 and 115.96 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.28 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.28 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.28 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 41,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,314.23/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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