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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 327.11 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 327.11 and 138.82 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 327.11 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/327.11 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 327.11 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 45,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,409.41/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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