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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 327.19 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 327.19 and 138.85 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 327.19 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/327.19 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 327.19 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 45,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430.33/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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