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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 327.12 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 327.12 and 182.05 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 327.12 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/327.12 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 327.12 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 59,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550.56/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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