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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 329.19 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 329.19 and 140.30 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 329.19 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/329.19 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 329.19 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 46,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185.36/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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