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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 328.65 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 328.65 and 139.91 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 328.65 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/328.65 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 328.65 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 45,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.42/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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