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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 328.32 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 328.32 and 139.72 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 328.32 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/328.32 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 328.32 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 45,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.87/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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