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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.95, 328.38 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.95, 328.38 and 133.05 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.95 : 328.38 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.95/328.38 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.95x = 328.38 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.95x = 43,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690.96/237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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