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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.54 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.54 and 154.61 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.54 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.54 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.54 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 50,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.13/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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