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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 329.45 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 329.45 and 140.46 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 329.45 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/329.45 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 329.45 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 46,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.55/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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