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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 329.37 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 329.37 and 140.42 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 329.37 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/329.37 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 329.37 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 46,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248.14/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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