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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 327.44 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 327.44 and 187.87 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 327.44 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/327.44 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 327.44 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 61,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516.42/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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