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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 328.01 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 328.01 and 139.44 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 328.01 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/328.01 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 328.01 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 45,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737.02/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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