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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 357.14 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 357.14 and 181.56 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 357.14 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/357.14 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 357.14 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 64,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,842.34/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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