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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 328.37 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 328.37 and 139.76 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 328.37 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/328.37 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 328.37 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 45,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,890.65/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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