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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.82, 328.18 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.82, 328.18 and 139.56 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.82 : 328.18 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.82/328.18 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.82x = 328.18 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.82x = 45,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800.80/237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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