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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 328.38 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 328.38 and 138.39 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 328.38 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/328.38 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 328.38 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 45,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444.51/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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