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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.86 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.86 and 185.68 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.86 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.86 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.86 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 61,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061.29/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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