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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.43 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.43 and 186.24 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.43 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.43 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.43 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 66,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,381.52/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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