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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 328.78 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 328.78 and 138.68 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 328.78 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/328.78 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 328.78 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 45,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.21/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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