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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 328.28 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 328.28 and 144.72 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 328.28 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/328.28 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 328.28 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 47,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508.68/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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