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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 355.20 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 355.20 and 191.76 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 355.20 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/355.20 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 355.20 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 68,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,113.15/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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