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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 328.10 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 328.10 and 139.52 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 328.10 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/328.10 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 328.10 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 45,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,776.51/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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