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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 357.47 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 357.47 and 140.93 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 357.47 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/357.47 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 357.47 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 50,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.25/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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