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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.79 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.79 and 134.03 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.79 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.79 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.79 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 43,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,933.69/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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