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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 327.34 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 327.34 and 190.85 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 327.34 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/327.34 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 327.34 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 62,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,472.84/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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