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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 327.88 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 327.88 and 132.69 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 327.88 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/327.88 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 327.88 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 43,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.65/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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