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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.87 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.87 and 194.34 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.87 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.87 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.87 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 63,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718.26/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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