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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 328.72 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 328.72 and 191.53 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 328.72 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/328.72 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 328.72 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 62,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958.10/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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