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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 328.07 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 328.07 and 139.54 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 328.07 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/328.07 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 328.07 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 45,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.89/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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