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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 327.03 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 327.03 and 190.80 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 327.03 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/327.03 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 327.03 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 62,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,397.32/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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