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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 328.09 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 328.09 and 138.16 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 328.09 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/328.09 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 328.09 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 45,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328.91/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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