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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 327.13 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 327.13 and 187.89 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 327.13 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/327.13 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 327.13 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 61,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464.46/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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