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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.37 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.37 and 149.39 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.37 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.37 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.37 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 49,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,056.72/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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