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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 355.80 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 355.80 and 189.14 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 355.80 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/355.80 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 355.80 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 67,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,296.01/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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