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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.68 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.68 and 193.50 is: 267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.68 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.68 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.68 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 63,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599.58/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.40

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