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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.37 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.37 and 140.46 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.37 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.37 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.37 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 46,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263.31/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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