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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.54 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.54 and 186.57 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.54 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.54 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.54 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 66,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.73/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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