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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 328 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 328 and 139.48 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 328 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/328 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 328 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 45,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749.44/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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