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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 357.23 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 357.23 and 140.51 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 357.23 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/357.23 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 357.23 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 50,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195.63/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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