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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 327.19 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 327.19 and 184.93 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 327.19 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/327.19 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 327.19 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 60,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,508.15/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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