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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.10 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.10 and 140.26 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.10 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.10 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.10 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 46,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159.57/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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