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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 327.81 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 327.81 and 132.65 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 327.81 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/327.81 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 327.81 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 43,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484.00/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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