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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 327.18 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 327.18 and 138.82 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 327.18 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/327.18 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 327.18 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 45,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,419.13/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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