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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.27, 355.86 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.27, 355.86 and 139.71 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.27 : 355.86 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.27/355.86 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.27x = 355.86 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.27x = 49,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717.20/237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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