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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.40 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.40 and 138.94 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.40 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.40 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.40 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 45,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487.79/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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