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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 327.89 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 327.89 and 139.34 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 327.89 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/327.89 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 327.89 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 45,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688.19/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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