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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 327.97 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 327.97 and 139.49 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 327.97 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/327.97 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 327.97 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 45,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748.83/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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