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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 329.17 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 329.17 and 140.28 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 329.17 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/329.17 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 329.17 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 46,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.97/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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