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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 355.41 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 355.41 and 188.31 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 355.41 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/355.41 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 355.41 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 66,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,929.30/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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