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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.50 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.50 and 139.80 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.50 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.50 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.50 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 45,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924.21/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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