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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 326.96 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 326.96 and 154.13 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 326.96 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/326.96 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 326.96 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 50,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,394.34/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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