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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.85 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.85 and 201.96 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.85 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.85 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.85 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 72,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,069.43/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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