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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 357.51 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 357.51 and 189.66 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 357.51 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/357.51 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 357.51 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 67,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804.40/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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