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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 327.76 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 327.76 and 132.60 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 327.76 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/327.76 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 327.76 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 43,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,460.98/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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