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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.20 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.20 and 137.55 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.20 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.20 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.20 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 45,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004.72/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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