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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 357.92 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 357.92 and 139.77 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 357.92 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/357.92 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 357.92 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 50,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.48/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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