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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 328.33 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 328.33 and 134.44 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 328.33 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/328.33 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 328.33 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 44,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139.04/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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