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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 327.21 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 327.21 and 137.54 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 327.21 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/327.21 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 327.21 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 45,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002.83/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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