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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 327.65 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 327.65 and 139.20 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 327.65 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/327.65 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 327.65 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 45,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.96/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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