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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 328.85 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 328.85 and 138.74 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 328.85 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/328.85 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 328.85 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 45,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624.84/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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