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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 327.97 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 327.97 and 188.22 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 327.97 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/327.97 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 327.97 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 61,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732.51/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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