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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 327.61 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 327.61 and 144.17 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 327.61 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/327.61 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 327.61 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 47,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.53/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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