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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.06 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.06 and 192.27 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.06 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.06 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.06 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 68,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,458.69/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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