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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.54 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.54 and 184.94 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.54 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.54 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.54 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 60,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575.25/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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