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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.55 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.55 and 196.74 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.55 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.55 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.55 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 69,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,949.92/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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