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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.81 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.81 and 139.31 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.81 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.81 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.81 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 45,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665.57/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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