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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.51 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.51 and 182.66 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.51 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.51 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.51 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 60,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,003.19/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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