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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 355.47 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 355.47 and 183.46 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 355.47 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/355.47 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 355.47 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 65,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214.53/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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