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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.88 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.88 and 116.20 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.88 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.88 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.88 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 41,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469.46/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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