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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.24 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.24 and 134.40 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.24 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.24 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.24 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 44,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115.46/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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