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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 327.96 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 327.96 and 139.50 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 327.96 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/327.96 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 327.96 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 45,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750.42/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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