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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.74 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.74 and 139.37 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.74 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.74 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.74 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 45,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953.87/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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