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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 356.48 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 356.48 and 185.88 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 356.48 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/356.48 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 356.48 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 66,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262.50/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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