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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 328.47 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 328.47 and 139.76 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 328.47 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/328.47 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 328.47 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 45,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.97/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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