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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.60 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.60 and 139.92 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.60 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.60 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.60 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 45,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977.71/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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