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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 327.26 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 327.26 and 143.90 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 327.26 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/327.26 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 327.26 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 47,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093.89/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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