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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 326.58 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 326.58 and 190.70 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 326.58 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/326.58 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 326.58 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 62,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279.52/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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