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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.60 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.60 and 139.15 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.60 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.60 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.60 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 45,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583.85/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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