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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 356.04 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 356.04 and 185.98 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 356.04 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/356.04 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 356.04 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 66,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,216.32/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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