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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.61, 327.77 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.61, 327.77 and 139.35 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.61 : 327.77 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.61/327.77 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.61x = 327.77 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.61x = 45,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674.05/237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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