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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.15 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.15 and 130.73 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.15 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.15 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.15 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 42,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,766.68/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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