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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 327.95 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 327.95 and 139.46 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 327.95 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/327.95 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 327.95 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 45,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735.91/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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