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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 328.54 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 328.54 and 138.49 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 328.54 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/328.54 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 328.54 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 45,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500.44/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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