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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.19 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.19 and 183.47 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.19 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.19 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.19 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 65,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164.02/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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