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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 327.35 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 327.35 and 148.76 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 327.35 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/327.35 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 327.35 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 48,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694.21/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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