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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 357.59 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 357.59 and 140.97 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 357.59 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/357.59 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 357.59 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 50,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408.76/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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