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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 329.31 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 329.31 and 140.36 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 329.31 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/329.31 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 329.31 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 46,220.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220.31/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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