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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 356.40 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 356.40 and 183.20 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 356.40 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/356.40 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 356.40 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 65,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,290.70/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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