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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.12 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.12 and 198.77 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.12 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.12 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.12 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 70,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,584.93/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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