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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 328.62 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 328.62 and 144.91 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 328.62 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/328.62 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 328.62 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 47,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618.61/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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