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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.41, 327.57 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.41, 327.57 and 139.15 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.41 : 327.57 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.41/327.57 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.41x = 327.57 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.41x = 45,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582.04/237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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