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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 326.71 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 326.71 and 190.24 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 326.71 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/326.71 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 326.71 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 62,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,153.31/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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