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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 328.67 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 328.67 and 139.91 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 328.67 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/328.67 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 328.67 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 45,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984.34/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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