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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 328.18 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 328.18 and 144.53 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 328.18 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/328.18 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 328.18 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 47,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.71/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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