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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.19, 327.30 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.19, 327.30 and 137.59 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.19 : 327.30 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.19/327.30 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.19x = 327.30 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.19x = 45,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032.38/237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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