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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 327.51 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 327.51 and 149.97 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 327.51 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/327.51 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 327.51 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 49,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.67/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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