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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.18 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.18 and 196.74 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.18 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.18 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.18 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 70,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.87/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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