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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 327.78 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 327.78 and 185.14 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 327.78 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/327.78 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 327.78 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 60,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,685.19/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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