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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.24 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.24 and 190.69 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.24 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.24 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.24 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 62,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.58/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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