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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.60 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.60 and 140.59 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.60 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.60 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.60 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 46,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336.11/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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