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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.79 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.79 and 93.51 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.79 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.79 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.79 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 33,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363.43/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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