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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 355.46 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 355.46 and 183.51 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 355.46 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/355.46 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 355.46 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 65,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,229.55/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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