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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 327 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 327 and 132.06 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 327 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/327 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 327 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 43,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.62/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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