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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 329.28 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 329.28 and 140.39 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 329.28 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/329.28 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 329.28 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 46,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,227.62/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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