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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 329.34 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 329.34 and 139.06 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 329.34 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/329.34 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 329.34 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 45,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798.02/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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