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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.54 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.54 and 139.10 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.54 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.54 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.54 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 45,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,559.18/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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