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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.06 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.06 and 149.76 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.06 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.06 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.06 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 48,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,980.51/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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