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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.04 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.04 and 138.86 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.04 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.04 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.04 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 45,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688.85/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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