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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.95, 356.72 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.95, 356.72 and 93.57 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.95 : 356.72 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.95/356.72 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.95x = 356.72 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.95x = 33,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377.82/237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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