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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 328.56 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 328.56 and 139.89 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 328.56 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/328.56 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 328.56 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 45,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962.26/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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