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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 329.16 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 329.16 and 140.34 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 329.16 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/329.16 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 329.16 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 46,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194.31/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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