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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 327.19 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 327.19 and 149.88 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 327.19 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/327.19 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 327.19 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 49,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.37/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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