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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 327.93 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 327.93 and 132.73 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 327.93 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/327.93 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 327.93 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 43,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,525.83/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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