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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 356.91 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 356.91 and 75.61 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 356.91 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/356.91 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 356.91 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 26,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985.97/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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