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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.27 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.27 and 132.99 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.27 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.27 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.27 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 43,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656.66/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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