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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.60 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.60 and 139.16 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.60 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.60 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.60 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 45,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588.82/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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