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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 327.17 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 327.17 and 148.58 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 327.17 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/327.17 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 327.17 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 48,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610.92/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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