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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 357.33 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 357.33 and 189.48 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 357.33 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/357.33 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 357.33 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 67,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706.89/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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