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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.01 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.01 and 132.07 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.01 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.01 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.01 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 43,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188.21/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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