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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 328.05 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 328.05 and 134.21 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 328.05 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/328.05 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 328.05 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 44,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026.92/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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