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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,189.60 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,189.60 and 237.90 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,189.60 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,189.60 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,189.60 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 282,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,998.70/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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