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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 327.58 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 327.58 and 190.94 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 327.58 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/327.58 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 327.58 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 62,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546.01/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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