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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 328.80 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 328.80 and 140.10 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 328.80 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/328.80 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 328.80 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 46,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064.88/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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