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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 327.97 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 327.97 and 138.06 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 327.97 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/327.97 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 327.97 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 45,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.67/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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