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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 326.96 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 326.96 and 147.29 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 326.96 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/326.96 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 326.96 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 48,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157.94/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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