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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 327.09 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 327.09 and 143.82 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 327.09 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/327.09 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 327.09 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 47,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,042.08/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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