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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.15 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.15 and 191.82 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.15 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.15 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.15 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 68,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315.43/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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