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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 327.43 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 327.43 and 148.67 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 327.43 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/327.43 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 327.43 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 48,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679.02/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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