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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 356.55 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 356.55 and 186.09 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 356.55 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/356.55 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 356.55 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 66,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350.39/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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