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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 328.44 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 328.44 and 138.44 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 328.44 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/328.44 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 328.44 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 45,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467.59/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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