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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 358.65 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 358.65 and 190.36 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 358.65 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/358.65 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 358.65 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 68,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,270.82/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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