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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.30 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.30 and 144.69 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.30 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.30 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.30 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 47,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500.95/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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