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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 357 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 357 and 83.88 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 357 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/357 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 357 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 29,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.16/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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