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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 327.11 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 327.11 and 206.10 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 327.11 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/327.11 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 327.11 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 67,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,416.34/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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