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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 329.02 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 329.02 and 140.18 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 329.02 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/329.02 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 329.02 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 46,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120.03/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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