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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 327.60 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 327.60 and 139.13 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 327.60 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/327.60 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 327.60 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 45,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577.35/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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