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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.57 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.57 and 202.66 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.57 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.57 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.57 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 66,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.34/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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