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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 328.10 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 328.10 and 132.84 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 328.10 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/328.10 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 328.10 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 43,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584.89/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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