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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 328.08 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 328.08 and 132.82 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 328.08 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/328.08 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 328.08 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 43,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.59/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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