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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 327.46 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 327.46 and 139.10 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 327.46 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/327.46 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 327.46 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 45,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547.70/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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