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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 327.08 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 327.08 and 149.69 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 327.08 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/327.08 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 327.08 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 48,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.61/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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