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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.74 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.74 and 188.71 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.74 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.74 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.74 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 61,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847.82/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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