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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 327 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 327 and 143.72 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 327 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/327 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 327 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 46,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.44/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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