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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 328.63 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 328.63 and 139.94 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 328.63 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/328.63 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 328.63 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 45,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988.48/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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