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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 354.38 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 354.38 and 189.18 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 354.38 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/354.38 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 354.38 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 67,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041.61/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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