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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 327.39 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 327.39 and 196.27 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 327.39 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/327.39 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 327.39 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 64,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,258.23/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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