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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.79 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.79 and 134.04 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.79 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.79 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.79 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 43,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,936.97/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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