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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 327.97 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 327.97 and 139.45 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 327.97 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/327.97 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 327.97 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 45,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735.42/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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