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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 356.10 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 356.10 and 196.84 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 356.10 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/356.10 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 356.10 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 70,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,094.72/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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