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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 328.19 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 328.19 and 188.60 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 328.19 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/328.19 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 328.19 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 61,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,894.05/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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