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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 327.96 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 327.96 and 149.18 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 327.96 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/327.96 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 327.96 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 48,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924.66/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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