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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 327.27 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 327.27 and 149.77 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 327.27 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/327.27 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 327.27 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 49,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,015.23/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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