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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 328.37 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 328.37 and 191.59 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 328.37 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/328.37 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 328.37 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 62,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912.41/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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