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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 327.78 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 327.78 and 188.58 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 327.78 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/327.78 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 327.78 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 61,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812.75/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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