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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 328.50 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 328.50 and 139.75 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 328.50 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/328.50 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 328.50 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 45,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,907.88/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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