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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 327.48 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 327.48 and 182.06 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 327.48 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/327.48 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 327.48 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 59,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,621.01/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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