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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.71 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.71 and 139.27 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.71 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.71 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.71 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 45,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640.17/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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