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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.58 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.58 and 136.45 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.58 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.58 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.58 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 44,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,695.97/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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