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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 328.13 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 328.13 and 139.51 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 328.13 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/328.13 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 328.13 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 45,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.27/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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