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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 327.97 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 327.97 and 139.42 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 327.97 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/327.97 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 327.97 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 45,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725.58/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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