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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.14, 327.21 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.14, 327.21 and 149.77 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.14 : 327.21 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.14/327.21 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.14x = 327.21 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.14x = 49,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.53/237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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