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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 327.66 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 327.66 and 139.29 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 327.66 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/327.66 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 327.66 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 45,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639.76/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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