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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.08 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.08 and 138.76 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.08 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.08 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.08 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 45,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385.62/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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