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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 356.40 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 356.40 and 188.92 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 356.40 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/356.40 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 356.40 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 67,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.09/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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