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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 357.08 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 357.08 and 93.69 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 357.08 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/357.08 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 357.08 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 33,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454.36/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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