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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.83 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.83 and 75.57 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.83 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.83 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.83 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 26,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,965.64/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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