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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 327.63 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 327.63 and 150.12 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 327.63 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/327.63 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 327.63 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 49,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,183.82/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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