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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 327.44 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 327.44 and 137.71 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 327.44 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/327.44 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 327.44 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 45,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091.07/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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