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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.30 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.30 and 132.27 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.30 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.30 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.30 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 43,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.97/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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