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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.08 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.08 and 133.50 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.08 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.08 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.08 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 43,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,665.51/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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