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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 327.46 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 327.46 and 144.06 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 327.46 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/327.46 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 327.46 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 47,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174.01/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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