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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 356.67 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 356.67 and 186.15 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 356.67 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/356.67 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 356.67 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 66,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,394.12/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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