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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.00, 328.46 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.00, 328.46 and 139.74 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.00 : 328.46 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.00/328.46 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.00x = 328.46 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.00x = 45,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,899.00/238.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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