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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 328.99 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 328.99 and 140.19 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 328.99 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/328.99 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 328.99 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 46,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119.79/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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