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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 356.00 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 356.00 and 206.75 is: 310.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 356.00 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/356.00 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 356.00 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 73,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.86/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.39

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