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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.61, 327.96 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.61, 327.96 and 139.43 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.61 : 327.96 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.61/327.96 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.61x = 327.96 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.61x = 45,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727.46/237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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