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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.06 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.06 and 149.80 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.06 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.06 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.06 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 48,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,993.59/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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