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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.12 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.12 and 138.80 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.12 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.12 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.12 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 45,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403.49/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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