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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 327.11 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 327.11 and 187.96 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 327.11 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/327.11 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 327.11 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 61,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481.84/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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