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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.63 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.63 and 139.90 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.63 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.63 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.63 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 45,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974.52/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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