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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 327.22 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 327.22 and 137.52 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 327.22 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/327.22 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 327.22 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 44,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.95/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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