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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.27 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.27 and 184.69 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.27 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.27 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.27 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 60,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443.50/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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