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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 356.40 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 356.40 and 199.62 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 356.40 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/356.40 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 356.40 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 71,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,144.57/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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