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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 327.04 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 327.04 and 143.88 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 327.04 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/327.04 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 327.04 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 47,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.93/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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