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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.30 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.30 and 205.13 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.30 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.30 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.30 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 73,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,088.45/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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