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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 328.28 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 328.28 and 132.96 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 328.28 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/328.28 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 328.28 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 43,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,648.44/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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