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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.73 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.73 and 145.54 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.73 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.73 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.73 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 47,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697.82/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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