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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 326.88 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 326.88 and 190.56 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 326.88 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/326.88 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 326.88 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 62,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290.25/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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