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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 327.87 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 327.87 and 154.92 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 327.87 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/327.87 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 327.87 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 50,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,793.62/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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