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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.73 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.73 and 139.95 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.73 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.73 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.73 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 46,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005.06/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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