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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 327.83 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 327.83 and 188.39 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 327.83 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/327.83 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 327.83 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 61,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757.31/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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