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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 328.95 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 328.95 and 140.15 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 328.95 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/328.95 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 328.95 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 46,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,102.34/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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