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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.64 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.64 and 133.94 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.64 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.64 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.64 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 43,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.13/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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