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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 327.16 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 327.16 and 138.83 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 327.16 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/327.16 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 327.16 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 45,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.16/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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