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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 327.73 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 327.73 and 148.88 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 327.73 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/327.73 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 327.73 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 48,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792.44/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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