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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 329.16 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 329.16 and 140.27 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 329.16 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/329.16 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 329.16 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 46,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,169.63/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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