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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 356.88 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 356.88 and 189.28 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 356.88 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/356.88 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 356.88 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 67,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550.25/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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