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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 329.42 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 329.42 and 139.14 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 329.42 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/329.42 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 329.42 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 45,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834.80/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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