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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 327.34 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 327.34 and 138.98 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 327.34 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/327.34 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 327.34 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 45,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,494.71/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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