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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 328.98 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 328.98 and 140.06 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 328.98 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/328.98 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 328.98 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 46,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076.94/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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