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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 328.60 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 328.60 and 139.88 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 328.60 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/328.60 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 328.60 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 45,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.57/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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