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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.77 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.77 and 137.92 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.77 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.77 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.77 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 45,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.71/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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