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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.88 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.88 and 190.56 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.88 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.88 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.88 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 62,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480.81/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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