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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 355.81 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 355.81 and 144.87 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 355.81 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/355.81 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 355.81 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 51,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,546.19/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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