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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 354.62 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 354.62 and 186.12 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 354.62 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/354.62 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 354.62 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 66,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,002.34/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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