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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 327.67 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 327.67 and 184.93 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 327.67 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/327.67 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 327.67 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 60,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594.73/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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