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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 328.36 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 328.36 and 144.74 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 328.36 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/328.36 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 328.36 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 47,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,526.83/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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