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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 327.74 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 327.74 and 139.27 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 327.74 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/327.74 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 327.74 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 45,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642.01/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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