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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 328.19 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 328.19 and 154.92 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 328.19 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/328.19 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 328.19 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 50,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,843.65/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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