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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 356.67 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 356.67 and 183.88 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 356.67 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/356.67 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 356.67 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 65,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584.48/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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