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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 327.69 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 327.69 and 139.25 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 327.69 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/327.69 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 327.69 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 45,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631.65/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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