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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 327.93 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 327.93 and 209.66 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 327.93 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/327.93 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 327.93 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 68,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753.80/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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