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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.69 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.69 and 133.96 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.69 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.69 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.69 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 43,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,895.04/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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