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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 328.16 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 328.16 and 139.58 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 328.16 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/328.16 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 328.16 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 45,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804.57/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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