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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 355.23 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 355.23 and 185.43 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 355.23 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/355.23 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 355.23 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 65,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870.30/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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