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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 328.06 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 328.06 and 132.82 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 328.06 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/328.06 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 328.06 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 43,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.62/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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