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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355 and 194.20 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 68,941
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,941/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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