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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.02 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.02 and 188.22 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.02 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.02 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.02 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 61,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551.70/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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