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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 327.53 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 327.53 and 139.07 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 327.53 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/327.53 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 327.53 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 45,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549.60/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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