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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.91 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.91 and 144.40 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.91 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.91 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.91 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 47,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.56/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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