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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 328.62 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 328.62 and 144.89 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 328.62 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/328.62 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 328.62 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 47,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,613.75/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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