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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 327.87 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 327.87 and 188.50 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 327.87 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/327.87 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 327.87 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 61,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803.50/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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