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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 327.54 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 327.54 and 133.88 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 327.54 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/327.54 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 327.54 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 43,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851.06/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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