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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 328.27 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 328.27 and 134.39 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 328.27 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/328.27 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 328.27 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 44,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116.21/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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