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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 328.25 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 328.25 and 149.27 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 328.25 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/328.25 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 328.25 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 48,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995.49/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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