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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 355.95 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 355.95 and 145.04 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 355.95 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/355.95 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 355.95 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 51,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,625.21/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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