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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 329 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 329 and 140.14 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 329 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/329 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 329 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 46,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106.06/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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