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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 329.08 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 329.08 and 140.24 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 329.08 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/329.08 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 329.08 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 46,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150.18/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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