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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 327.06 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 327.06 and 187.96 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 327.06 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/327.06 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 327.06 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 61,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474.20/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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