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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 354.92 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 354.92 and 196.32 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 354.92 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/354.92 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 354.92 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 69,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677.89/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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