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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.96 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.96 and 204.86 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.96 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.96 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.96 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 67,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185.89/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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