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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 328.96 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 328.96 and 140.19 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 328.96 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/328.96 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 328.96 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 46,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,116.90/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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