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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 357.01 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 357.01 and 141.75 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 357.01 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/357.01 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 357.01 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 50,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,605.81/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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