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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.20 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.20 and 199.16 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.20 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.20 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.20 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 70,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,941.93/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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