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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.15 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.15 and 197.91 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.15 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.15 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.15 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 70,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,089.83/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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