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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 356.87 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 356.87 and 64.59 is: 96.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 356.87 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/356.87 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 356.87 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 23,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.91/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.89

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