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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 327.44 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 327.44 and 139.08 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 327.44 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/327.44 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 327.44 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 45,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540.36/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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