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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 326.76 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 326.76 and 188.04 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 326.76 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/326.76 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 326.76 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 61,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.95/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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