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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 326.69 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 326.69 and 206.43 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 326.69 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/326.69 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 326.69 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 67,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438.92/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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