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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 328.03 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 328.03 and 139.54 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 328.03 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/328.03 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 328.03 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 45,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773.31/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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