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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 328.14 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 328.14 and 188.37 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 328.14 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/328.14 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 328.14 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 61,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810.79/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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