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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 327.30 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 327.30 and 193.58 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 327.30 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/327.30 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 327.30 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 63,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358.73/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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