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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.51, 329.13 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.51, 329.13 and 140.26 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.51 : 329.13 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.51/329.13 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.51x = 329.13 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.51x = 46,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.77/238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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