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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 327.57 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 327.57 and 144.14 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 327.57 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/327.57 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 327.57 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 47,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,216.04/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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