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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.84 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.84 and 62.19 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.84 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.84 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.84 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 22,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191.88/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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