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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.37 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.37 and 138.34 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.37 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.37 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.37 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 45,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428.36/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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