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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 357.07 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 357.07 and 182.93 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 357.07 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/357.07 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 357.07 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 65,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,318.82/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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