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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 327.71 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 327.71 and 139.20 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 327.71 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/327.71 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 327.71 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 45,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618.19/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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