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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 328 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 328 and 139.40 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 328 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/328 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 328 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 45,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723.20/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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