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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.19 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.19 and 139.59 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.19 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.19 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.19 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 45,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812.57/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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