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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.14 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.14 and 185.16 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.14 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.14 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.14 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 60,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573.24/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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