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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 327.95 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 327.95 and 149.17 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 327.95 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/327.95 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 327.95 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 48,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,920.30/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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