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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 354.87 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 354.87 and 198.66 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 354.87 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/354.87 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 354.87 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 70,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,498.47/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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