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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 327.14 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 327.14 and 138.82 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 327.14 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/327.14 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 327.14 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 45,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413.57/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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