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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 327.96 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 327.96 and 144.39 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 327.96 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/327.96 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 327.96 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 47,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354.14/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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