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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.34 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.34 and 149.44 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.34 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.34 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.34 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 49,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,066.38/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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