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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 327.24 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 327.24 and 188.40 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 327.24 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/327.24 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 327.24 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 61,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652.02/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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