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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 327.50 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 327.50 and 139.13 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 327.50 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/327.50 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 327.50 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 45,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564.38/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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