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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 328.45 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 328.45 and 139.77 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 328.45 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/328.45 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 328.45 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 45,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.76/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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