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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 356.44 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 356.44 and 140.22 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 356.44 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/356.44 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 356.44 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 49,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979.32/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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