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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 356.14 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 356.14 and 183.01 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 356.14 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/356.14 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 356.14 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 65,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.18/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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