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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 328.68 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 328.68 and 139.98 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 328.68 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/328.68 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 328.68 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 46,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008.40/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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