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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.72 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.72 and 194.82 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.72 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.72 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.72 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 69,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,496.19/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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