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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 327.46 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 327.46 and 133.79 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 327.46 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/327.46 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 327.46 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 43,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810.87/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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