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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 327.81 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 327.81 and 182.07 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 327.81 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/327.81 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 327.81 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 59,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,685.05/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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