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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.40 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.40 and 195.04 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.40 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.40 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.40 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 69,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,512.26/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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