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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 327.43 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 327.43 and 193.42 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 327.43 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/327.43 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 327.43 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 63,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333.22/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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