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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 355.83 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 355.83 and 183.67 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 355.83 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/355.83 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 355.83 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 65,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,355.30/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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