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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 356.13 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 356.13 and 186.12 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 356.13 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/356.13 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 356.13 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 66,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282.92/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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