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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.27 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.27 and 182.06 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.27 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.27 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.27 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 59,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.78/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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