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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 328.37 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 328.37 and 139.69 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 328.37 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/328.37 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 328.37 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 45,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869.31/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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