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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 328.51 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 328.51 and 139.84 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 328.51 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/328.51 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 328.51 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 45,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938.84/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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