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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 327.65 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 327.65 and 150.26 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 327.65 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/327.65 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 327.65 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 49,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230.30/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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