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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 327.26 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 327.26 and 138.91 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 327.26 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/327.26 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 327.26 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 45,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459.69/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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