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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 327.16 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 327.16 and 190.72 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 327.16 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/327.16 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 327.16 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 62,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,395.96/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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