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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.07 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.07 and 138.93 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.07 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.07 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.07 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 45,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717.70/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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