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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.19 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.19 and 132.19 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.19 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.19 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.19 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 43,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.25/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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