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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.15 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.15 and 136.14 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.15 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.15 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.15 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 44,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536.57/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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