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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 354.56 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 354.56 and 185.81 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 354.56 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/354.56 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 354.56 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 65,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,880.79/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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