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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 328.37 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 328.37 and 139.72 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 328.37 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/328.37 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 328.37 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 45,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879.16/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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