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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 329.14 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 329.14 and 140.17 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 329.14 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/329.14 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 329.14 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 46,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133.91/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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