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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 328.59 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 328.59 and 139.83 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 328.59 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/328.59 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 328.59 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 45,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946.74/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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