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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 328.93 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 328.93 and 140.11 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 328.93 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/328.93 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 328.93 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 46,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086.38/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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