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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 329 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 329 and 140.16 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 329 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/329 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 329 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 46,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112.64/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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