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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.14, 327.27 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.14, 327.27 and 143.90 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.14 : 327.27 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.14/327.27 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.14x = 327.27 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.14x = 47,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,094.15/237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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