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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 328.96 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 328.96 and 138.81 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 328.96 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/328.96 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 328.96 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 45,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662.94/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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