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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 327.17 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 327.17 and 149.78 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 327.17 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/327.17 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 327.17 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 49,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.71/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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