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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 355.97 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 355.97 and 186.32 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 355.97 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/355.97 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 355.97 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 66,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322.97/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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