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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 329.33 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 329.33 and 140.45 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 329.33 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/329.33 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 329.33 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 46,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253.10/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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