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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.71 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.71 and 140.01 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.71 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.71 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.71 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 46,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023.04/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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