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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 356.21 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 356.21 and 189.77 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 356.21 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/356.21 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 356.21 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 67,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.02/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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