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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 329.12 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 329.12 and 140.25 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 329.12 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/329.12 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 329.12 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 46,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159.08/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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