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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 327.96 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 327.96 and 132.78 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 327.96 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/327.96 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 327.96 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 43,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.53/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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