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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.43 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.43 and 139.76 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.43 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.43 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.43 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 45,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901.38/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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