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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 327.06 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 327.06 and 143.84 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 327.06 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/327.06 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 327.06 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 47,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.31/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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