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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 327.69 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 327.69 and 139.23 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 327.69 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/327.69 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 327.69 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 45,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624.28/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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