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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 357.06 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 357.06 and 197.74 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 357.06 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/357.06 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 357.06 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 70,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,605.04/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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