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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 354.81 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 354.81 and 205 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 354.81 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/354.81 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 354.81 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 72,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.05/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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