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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 327.65 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 327.65 and 154.63 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 327.65 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/327.65 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 327.65 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 50,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,664.52/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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