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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.48 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.48 and 149.84 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.48 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.48 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.48 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 49,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,069.60/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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