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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 327.14 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 327.14 and 190.65 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 327.14 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/327.14 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 327.14 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 62,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,370.23/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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