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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 328.18 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 328.18 and 139.64 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 328.18 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/328.18 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 328.18 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 45,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827.06/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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