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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 327.98 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 327.98 and 134.22 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 327.98 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/327.98 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 327.98 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 44,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021.48/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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