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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.82 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.82 and 73.39 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.82 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.82 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.82 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 26,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187.02/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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