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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 328.72 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 328.72 and 144.96 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 328.72 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/328.72 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 328.72 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 47,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649.61/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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