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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 328.79 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 328.79 and 140.01 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 328.79 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/328.79 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 328.79 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 46,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.19/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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