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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 327.49 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 327.49 and 139.07 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 327.49 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/327.49 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 327.49 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 45,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.51/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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