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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.15 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.15 and 138.78 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.15 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.15 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.15 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 45,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401.88/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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