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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 328.14 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 328.14 and 134.25 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 328.14 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/328.14 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 328.14 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 44,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052.80/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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