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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 356.31 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 356.31 and 191.97 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 356.31 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/356.31 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 356.31 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 68,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,400.83/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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