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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.44 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.44 and 190.85 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.44 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.44 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.44 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 67,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837.64/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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