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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 327.20 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 327.20 and 190.30 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 327.20 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/327.20 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 327.20 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 62,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263.57/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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