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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 327.15 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 327.15 and 138.87 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 327.15 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/327.15 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 327.15 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 45,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431.32/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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