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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.27 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.27 and 190.36 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.27 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.27 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.27 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 62,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299.12/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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