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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 327.30 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 327.30 and 195.93 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 327.30 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/327.30 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 327.30 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 64,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127.89/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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