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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 357.21 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 357.21 and 184.14 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 357.21 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/357.21 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 357.21 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 65,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776.65/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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