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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 355.86 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 355.86 and 183.78 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 355.86 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/355.86 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 355.86 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 65,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,399.95/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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