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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 327.91 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 327.91 and 149.11 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 327.91 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/327.91 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 327.91 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 48,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893.02/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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