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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 328.23 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 328.23 and 205.13 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 328.23 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/328.23 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 328.23 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 67,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328.18/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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