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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 328.26 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 328.26 and 134.38 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 328.26 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/328.26 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 328.26 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 44,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111.58/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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