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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 329.22 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 329.22 and 140.31 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 329.22 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/329.22 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 329.22 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 46,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192.86/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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