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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 328.25 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 328.25 and 139.66 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 328.25 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/328.25 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 328.25 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 45,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842.92/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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