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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 328.20 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 328.20 and 144.61 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 328.20 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/328.20 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 328.20 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 47,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460.28/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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