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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 327.04 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 327.04 and 149.66 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 327.04 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/327.04 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 327.04 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 48,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,942.80/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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