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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.93, 328.25 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.93, 328.25 and 139.65 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.93 : 328.25 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.93/328.25 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.93x = 328.25 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.93x = 45,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.11/237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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