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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 327.97 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 327.97 and 134.16 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 327.97 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/327.97 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 327.97 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 43,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998.64/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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