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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 328.12 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 328.12 and 150.50 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 328.12 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/328.12 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 328.12 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 49,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,382.06/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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