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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.74 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.74 and 139.26 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.74 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.74 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.74 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 45,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641.07/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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