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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 357.18 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 357.18 and 186.74 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 357.18 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/357.18 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 357.18 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 66,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698.01/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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