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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.95, 356.78 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.95, 356.78 and 93.50 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.95 : 356.78 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.95/356.78 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.95x = 356.78 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.95x = 33,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358.93/237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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