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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.79 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.79 and 137.92 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.79 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.79 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.79 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 45,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208.80/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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