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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.11 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.11 and 205.02 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.11 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.11 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.11 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 67,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,269.11/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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