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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.14 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.14 and 200.79 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.14 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.14 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.14 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 71,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,308.56/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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