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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.62 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.62 and 182.19 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.62 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.62 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.62 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 59,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688.18/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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