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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 327.61 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 327.61 and 131.05 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 327.61 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/327.61 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 327.61 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 42,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,933.78/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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