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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 356.84 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 356.84 and 75.50 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 356.84 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/356.84 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 356.84 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 26,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.42/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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