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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 328.19 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 328.19 and 134.31 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 328.19 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/328.19 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 328.19 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 44,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079.20/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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