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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 327.04 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 327.04 and 133.52 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 327.04 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/327.04 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 327.04 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 43,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,666.38/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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