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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.60 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.60 and 193.32 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.60 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.60 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.60 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 63,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,331.63/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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