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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 327.39 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 327.39 and 136.31 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 327.39 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/327.39 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 327.39 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 44,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626.53/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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