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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.58 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.58 and 140.57 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.58 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.58 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.58 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 46,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.06/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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