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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.92 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.92 and 189.16 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.92 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.92 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.92 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 67,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325.83/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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