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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 355.93 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 355.93 and 192.17 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 355.93 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/355.93 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 355.93 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 68,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399.48/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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