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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 327.43 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 327.43 and 133.77 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 327.43 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/327.43 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 327.43 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 43,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,800.31/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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