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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 329.48 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 329.48 and 140.53 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 329.48 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/329.48 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 329.48 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 46,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301.82/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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