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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 327.60 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 327.60 and 144.17 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 327.60 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/327.60 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 327.60 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 47,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228.45/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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