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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 354.86 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 354.86 and 187.77 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 354.86 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/354.86 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 354.86 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 66,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,630.63/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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