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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 328.57 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 328.57 and 138.60 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 328.57 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/328.57 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 328.57 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 45,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,539.80/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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