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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.35 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.35 and 139.08 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.35 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.35 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.35 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 45,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.41/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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