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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 356.40 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 356.40 and 196.79 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 356.40 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/356.40 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 356.40 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 70,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,134.17/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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