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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 357.18 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 357.18 and 140.85 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 357.18 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/357.18 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 357.18 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 50,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308.27/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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