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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.78 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.78 and 134.02 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.78 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.78 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.78 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 43,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929.08/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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