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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.35 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.35 and 138.36 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.35 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.35 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.35 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 45,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430.51/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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