To solve the proportion 

\[
\frac{37}{x} = \frac{296}{96},
\]

we can cross-multiply to find \(x\).

\[
37 \times 96 = 296 \times x
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
3552 = 296x
\]

Now, divide both sides by 296 to solve for \(x\):

\[
x = \frac{3552}{296} \approx 12
\]

So, \(x \approx 12\).

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