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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 327.39 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 327.39 and 148.70 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 327.39 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/327.39 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 327.39 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 48,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683.99/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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