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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.25 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.25 and 182.82 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.25 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.25 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.25 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 64,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,946.60/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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