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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 327.22 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 327.22 and 143.87 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 327.22 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/327.22 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 327.22 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 47,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077.14/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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