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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 355.68 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 355.68 and 194.46 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 355.68 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/355.68 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 355.68 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 69,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,165.53/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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