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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 328.95 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 328.95 and 138.81 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 328.95 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/328.95 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 328.95 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 45,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.03/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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