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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 327.33 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 327.33 and 148.73 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 327.33 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/327.33 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 327.33 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 48,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682.15/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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