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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 327.81 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 327.81 and 134.05 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 327.81 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/327.81 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 327.81 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 43,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.93/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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