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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 327.50 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 327.50 and 138.96 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 327.50 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/327.50 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 327.50 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 45,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509.40/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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