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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.29 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.29 and 139.73 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.29 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.29 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.29 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 45,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870.32/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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