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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 357.02 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 357.02 and 140.58 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 357.02 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/357.02 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 357.02 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 50,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190.22/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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