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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.68 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.68 and 139.20 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.68 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.68 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.68 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 45,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613.06/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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